September 13, 2018 (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)—During preparations for Hurricane Lane recently, Hawaii was ordered to close its waters to cargo ships and all incoming vessels. Moments like this remind Hawaii of its dependence on imported food. Approximately 85 percent of our food is grown on the mainland or abroad and we have only weeks of food available if our ports ever close.
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April 23, 2018 (West Hawaii Today)—Attendees will share seeds and stories with farmers and gardeners while enjoying music and a potluck lunch open to the public from noon-4 p.m. this Sunday at Hawaiian Cultural Center of Hamakua in Honokaa. The event is presented by Honokaa Seed Exchange in collaboration with The Kohala Center and Hawaii Seed Growers Network.
Hawaii Seed Growers Network members will present local seed initiatives, and sell locally adapted seed. The event is free to attend and registration is not required.
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March 29, 2018 (BigIslandNow.com)—Students at Mililani High School on O‘ahu celebrated the state’s ongoing ‘Aina Pono Farm to School Program on Thursday, March 29, 2018.
Nearly 3,000 meals are prepared in the school cafeteria and also delivered to the students at Mililani Uka and Mililani Waena Elementary Schools.
The program launched in the Kohala School complex on the Big Island, where the school cafeteria became more efficient by reducing and replacing canned, processed food with fresh, locally-grown fruits, vegetables and beef.
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February 22, 2018 (BigIslandNow.com)—The Kohala Center is offering two outdoor-education programs for Hawai‘i Island high school students during the public school spring intersession, Monday through Friday, March 19 to 23, 2018. Participants who successfully complete the weeklong programs are eligible to receive a $125 to $250 stipend in the form of a VISA gift card to commend their dedication to natural resource college, career, and community pathways. »Read more
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January 15, 2018 (West Hawaii Today)—Small-scale farmers and home gardeners in Hawaii now have an additional option for purchasing locally produced seeds.
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Column: From farm to school cafeteria, building a food-secure Hawaii
/in HISGN News, Laulima News /by liamSeptember 13, 2018 (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)—During preparations for Hurricane Lane recently, Hawaii was ordered to close its waters to cargo ships and all incoming vessels. Moments like this remind Hawaii of its dependence on imported food. Approximately 85 percent of our food is grown on the mainland or abroad and we have only weeks of food available if our ports ever close.
»Read more
Honokaa seed exchange and potluck set for Sunday
/in HISGN News, Kū I Ka Māna News, Laulima News /by liamApril 23, 2018 (West Hawaii Today)—Attendees will share seeds and stories with farmers and gardeners while enjoying music and a potluck lunch open to the public from noon-4 p.m. this Sunday at Hawaiian Cultural Center of Hamakua in Honokaa. The event is presented by Honokaa Seed Exchange in collaboration with The Kohala Center and Hawaii Seed Growers Network.
Hawaii Seed Growers Network members will present local seed initiatives, and sell locally adapted seed. The event is free to attend and registration is not required.
Info: Contact Zoe Kosmas at honokaaseedexchange@gmail.com.
Big Island ‘Aina Pono Farm-to-School Pilot Program Expands
/in HISGN News, Laulima News /by liamMarch 29, 2018 (BigIslandNow.com)—Students at Mililani High School on O‘ahu celebrated the state’s ongoing ‘Aina Pono Farm to School Program on Thursday, March 29, 2018.
Nearly 3,000 meals are prepared in the school cafeteria and also delivered to the students at Mililani Uka and Mililani Waena Elementary Schools.
High School Sustainable Agriculture Program
/in HISGN News, Ke Kumu Aina News, Kū I Ka Māna News, KWP News, Laulima News /by liamFebruary 22, 2018 (BigIslandNow.com)—The Kohala Center is offering two outdoor-education programs for Hawai‘i Island high school students during the public school spring intersession, Monday through Friday, March 19 to 23, 2018. Participants who successfully complete the weeklong programs are eligible to receive a $125 to $250 stipend in the form of a VISA gift card to commend their dedication to natural resource college, career, and community pathways.
»Read more
New website offers local seeds for local needs: Hawaii-grown seeds specifically adapted for islands’ small farms and home gardens
/in HISGN News, HPSI News, Kū I Ka Māna News, Laulima News /by liamJanuary 15, 2018 (West Hawaii Today)—Small-scale farmers and home gardeners in Hawaii now have an additional option for purchasing locally produced seeds.
»Read more